Salon AKS (CLOSED)

Perched just above hyperbustling sections of Fifth and Madison Avenues, this pair of clean-lined, spacious salons—which are equipped with waxing rooms (bikini, $40–$70) and Deborah Lippmann–endorsed nail centers (manicures start at $28)—attract a perennially well-heeled clientele. Cuts ($100–$250) are excellent, speedy blowouts ($60–$85) are red-carpet-worthy and the staff turns out appealingly natural-looking color jobs (single application starts at $90). Bonus: The salon also offers makeup application (starts at $100).